{"id":42,"date":"2020-11-13T11:51:53","date_gmt":"2020-11-13T17:51:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/off-campus-resources\/?page_id=42"},"modified":"2026-05-05T14:01:19","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T19:01:19","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/off-campus-resources\/","title":{"rendered":"Off-Campus Resources"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"uwm-p-banner\"><div class=\"uwm-p-banner--single\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/off-campus-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/727\/2025\/08\/UWM-Explore-the-Neighborhood.jpg\" alt=\"Students enjoying a talk in front of a map of the UWM Neighborhood.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1500\" height=\"400\" \/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"uwm-u-py-80\"><div class=\"uwm-l-container--base uwm-l-container--overflow-hidden\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\"><header class=\"page-header\"><h1 class=\"entry-title heading-separator\">Off-Campus Resources<\/h1><\/header>\n\n\n<p>Living off campus brings freedom and flexibility, but it can also present unique challenges for commuter students. Whether you\u2019re navigating transportation options, balancing your campus schedule, or looking for ways to stay connected, there are resources designed to make your commute smoother and your campus experience richer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take advantage of services that help you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Plan your commute with tips on parking, transit, and biking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stay engaged with campus events, lounges, and commuter-friendly spaces<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Find support for balancing academics, work, and travel time<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Access tools and advice for managing life off campus<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>With the right support and connections, commuting to campus can be convenient, rewarding, and full of opportunities to stay involved.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col uwm-l-col--4 uwm-l-offset--1\">\n<div class=\"uwm-p-card uwm-p-card--color-head uwm-p-card--contact uwm-u-mb-40\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--profile-header\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--profile-header-text\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--title\">Off-Campus Resource Center<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\">\n<ul class=\"uwm-c-list--contact uwm-c-list--cleanlist\">\n<li><i class=\"fa-solid fa-envelope fa-fw\"><\/i><a href=\"mailto:rent-offcampus@uwm.edu\">rent-offcampus@uwm.edu<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><i class=\"fa-solid fa-mobile-screen-button fa-fw\"><\/i><a href=\"tel:414-229-6999\">414-229-6999<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><i class=\"fa-solid fa-location-dot fa-fw\"><\/i><span>UWM Student Union, EG42<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hours: Monday &#8211; Friday, 8:00 am &#8211; 4:30 pm<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/housing\/contact\/off-campus-housing-contact\/\" class=\"uwm-p-card--link\">Contact Form<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"uwm-bg-gray-dark uwm-u-py-0\"><div class=\"uwm-l-container--base uwm-l-container--overflow-hidden\">\n<div class=\"uwm-p-gridblock uwm-p-gridblock--3-horizontal-border uwm-p-gridblock--3-horizontal\"><div class=\"uwm-p-gridblock--block uwm-p-block--stat uwm-p-block--default \"><div class=\"uwm-p-block--content-wrap\"><span><strong>76%<\/strong>Undergraduate Students Live <br>Off Campus<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-gridblock--block uwm-p-block--stat uwm-p-block--default \"><div class=\"uwm-p-block--content-wrap\"><span><strong>97%<\/strong>Graduate Students Live Off Campus<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-gridblock--block uwm-p-block--stat uwm-p-block--default \"><div class=\"uwm-p-block--content-wrap\"><span><strong>44%<\/strong>First-Year First-Time Students Commute<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"uwm-u-py-80\"><div class=\"uwm-l-container--base uwm-l-container--overflow-hidden\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center heading-separator\" id=\"h-upcoming-events\">Upcoming Events<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<!-- OCRC: 9741; MAVRC: 9733 -->\n\n\n<ul class=\"uwm-u-events uwm-c-list--cleanlist uwm-events-list--grid uwm-event-list--grid-3 has-images\"><li><div class=\"event-content\"><div class=\"event-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/studentaffairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/184\/2026\/03\/Events-Logos-11-768x422.png\" alt=\"Blue banner image, UWM off campus resource center logo in the top left corner. In the middle of the image with comic lettering \"Trash or Treasure\" behind the text is the 'recycle' logo\"\/><\/div><div class=\"event-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/studentaffairs\/event\/trash-or-treasure\/\">Trash or Treasure<\/a><\/div><div class=\"event-date\">May 21, 2026, 10:00am - 3:00pm<\/div><div class=\"event-location\"><div class=\"uwm-event-location--name\">Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts (ZEL)<\/div><div class=\"event-location--street\">2419 East Kenwood Blvd<\/div><div class=\"event-location--full\">Milwaukee WI, 53211<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list uwm-c-list--link-arrow\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/studentaffairs\/organizer\/off-campus-resource-center\/\"><strong>All events<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"uwm-bg-gray uwm-u-py-80\"><div class=\"uwm-l-container--base uwm-l-container--overflow-hidden\">\n<div class=\"uwm-p-card-grid uwm-l-grid uwm-l-grid--equal-y uwm-l-grid--3\">\n<div class=\"uwm-p-card uwm-u-mb-40 uwm-p-card--img uwm-p-card--gold\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/off-campus-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/727\/2025\/08\/Commute.jpg\" alt=\"Student walking away from UWM toward an MCTS bus.\" class=\"wp-image-167\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/off-campus-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/727\/2025\/08\/Commute.jpg 800w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/off-campus-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/727\/2025\/08\/Commute-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/off-campus-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/727\/2025\/08\/Commute-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/off-campus-resources\/commuter-services\/\">Commuter Services<\/a><\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\">Offer support to help you find study spaces, get involved on campus, connect with helpful staff, and make the most of off-campus life.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-card uwm-u-mb-40 uwm-p-card--img uwm-p-card--gold\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/off-campus-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/727\/2025\/10\/Website-Photos.png\" alt=\"Photo of UMW Housing Fair in 2025\" class=\"wp-image-268\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/off-campus-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/727\/2025\/10\/Website-Photos.png 800w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/off-campus-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/727\/2025\/10\/Website-Photos-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/off-campus-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/727\/2025\/10\/Website-Photos-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/off-campus-resources\/events-initiatives\/\">Events &amp; Initiatives<\/a><\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\">Tailored events for off-campus students\u2014like neighborhood cleanups and recycling programs\u2014that promote community engagement and sustainable living.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-card uwm-u-mb-40 uwm-p-card--img uwm-p-card--gold\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/off-campus-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/727\/2025\/10\/Website-Photos-2.png\" alt=\"Birds-eye view of Milwaukee\" class=\"wp-image-271\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/off-campus-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/727\/2025\/10\/Website-Photos-2.png 800w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/off-campus-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/727\/2025\/10\/Website-Photos-2-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/off-campus-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/727\/2025\/10\/Website-Photos-2-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/housing\/off-campus-housing\/\">Renting<\/a><\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\">Help off-campus students navigate the rental process by offering guidance on housing searches, lease agreements, tenant rights, and tips for successful renting.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"has-alpha-channel-opacity uwm-c-hr--thick uwm-u-m-0 uwm-u-p-0\" \/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"templates\/full-width.php","meta":{"footnotes":"","uwm_wg_additional_authors":[]},"class_list":["post-42","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.5 (Yoast SEO v27.5) - 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